Harvard Beets

How to make Harvard Beets Recipe - This "educated" beet preparation is a favorite, and presumably was first prepared in the kitchens of Harvard University.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:
1 pound fresh uncooked beets or 1 (16-ounce) can sliced beets
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar
Dash of salt
1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger
2 tablespoons butter

Method:
Cook fresh beets in water to cover until they "give" with pressure. Cool; slip off skins. Slice. Measure 3/4 cup beet cooking broth, or reserve 3/4 cup from canned beets.

In a medium-sized heavy saucepan, combine beet broth with vinegar, cornstarch, sugar, salt and ginger. Cook, stirring, over low heat until thickened.

Add beets and heat through. Stir in butter before serving.